Travel Photography: A Photographer's Guide to Lisbon

Lisbon is the second oldest capital city in Europe, full of stunning locations, palaces, trams, restaurants, museums, and more! Join Scott Kelby and Larry Becker as Scott takes you through his guide to photographing this iconic city. In each lesson Scott shares all the details you need to know to photograph each location from the right angles and optimal time of day. There’s even a PDF you can download to get the list of locations and where to find them. Scott wraps up the class with a list of highly recommended places to eat while you are there. After watching this class you’ll definitely want to add Lisbon, Portugal to your list of places to photograph!

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Scott Kelby

Release Date: 2023-06-01

Lessons

Introduction to Lisbon

Scott and Larry introduces the class and introduces you to Lisbon.

Duration: 11 mins 41 seconds

Belem Tower

The first location is an iconic one you can’t miss called Belem Tower.

Duration: 6 mins 55 seconds

Calcada De Sao Francisco

An amazingly picturesque road in Lisbon.

Duration: 5 mins 40 seconds

Bica Funicular

A famous and popular tram that takes you down a very steep hill.

Duration: 6 mins 32 seconds

Santo Andre Restaurante

A charming little restaurant you’ll want to stop and grab a shot (and maybe a bite).

Duration: 5 mins 2 seconds

Vasco Da Gama Bridge

Heading to the far side of Lisbon is a bridge that you can spend a lot of time photographing.

Duration: 6 mins 32 seconds

Pena Palace

In the town of Sintra, not far from Lisbon, is the Pena Palace.

Duration: 11 mins 36 seconds

Mafra Palace Library

An absolutely stunning interior library that you’ll want to see and photograph.

Duration: 7 mins 5 seconds

Miradouro Dos Portas Do Sol

A wonderful viewpoint overlooking the city.

Duration: 3 mins 22 seconds

Expo Grounds

Explore the site of the former international expo located next to a number of restaurants.

Duration: 5 mins 52 seconds

Oriente Train Station

An amazing train station that is absolutely iconic.

Duration: 2 mins 44 seconds

Narrow Bend Tram Turn

For a real unique tram photograph you’ve got to see the narrow bend as the tram comes through.

Duration: 4 mins 29 seconds

Arco Da Rua Augusta

This is a big square with a statue and an arch that you have to see.

Duration: 9 mins 48 seconds

MAAT Museum

The museum of art, architecture, and technology is a must see location.

Duration: 4 mins 7 seconds

Champalimaud Foundation

Not far from the MAAT Museum is the Champalimaud Foundation, which is a stunning building to photograph late in the day.

Duration: 3 mins 18 seconds

Casa Do Alentejo

Visit a Moroccan courtyard, which is a beautiful location to see and photograph.

Duration: 4 mins 25 seconds

Monserrate Palace

Another location within Sintra is the Monserrate Palace, which is just full of stunning interior and exterior locations to see.

Duration: 2 mins 32 seconds

Where to Eat in Lisbon

Scott and Larry wrap up the class with a look at places you’ll want to stop and eat while in Lisbon.

Duration: 11 mins 39 seconds